Sebata of Sebata Group has acquired 80% shares at Rollers and assumes control of the most successful football club in the country for the next five years. He replaces Jimmy Haskins Kereng, who left the post after just a year. Kereng had replaced Jagdish Shah, who enjoyed a fruitful spell with the Blues. Sebata was introduced to local journalists on Thursday in Gaborone and among the burning question was how much he had acquired the shares for.
The new Rollers' man did not reveal the numbers but assured that his wallet was big enough to sustain the club. "I am not trying to avoid the question but what am I trying to say is that relax, the funds are there but I cannot tell you how much. Obviously, it is an agreement between me and the club unless you are saying you want me to give you our bank statement, which I think is not necessary. This session is for that, the club is in good hands, and everybody is happy. Of course, it is a big investment. I think you are going to see that as we are taking over the club," said Sebata. The businessman is relatively unknown on the local scene but according to information provided by the club, Sebata is the founder and chief executive officer of Sebata Group. The company has been trading in South Africa for 10 years and provides luxury coaches services, security and cargo handling services.
